AGP Executive Report
Last update: 11 hours agoCOP31 and U.S. Climate Policy: With no federal delegation at the U.N. climate summit in Türkiye, California Gov. Gavin Newsom is leading the state’s delegation as countries press for stronger climate action and funding for vulnerable nations. Permitting and Protections: The Senate advanced a sweeping energy permitting bill despite tribal opposition, while a federal appeals court allowed California’s emissions-reporting rules to proceed in part but cast doubt on climate-risk disclosures. Big Bend Border Wall: The Supreme Court cleared the way for construction to resume in Big Bend, prompting conservation groups to warn of further damage to the national park. Wildlife Recovery: Arizona’s El Rio Preserve is becoming a sanctuary for the endangered desert pupfish, threatened by habitat loss, groundwater extraction and invasive species. Climate Leadership: Massachusetts climate chief Melissa Hoffer is departing with the future of her Cabinet-level role uncertain, urging leaders to link climate action with affordability.
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